About the role

Mater is currently seeking a Purchasing Officer to join our Procurement and Supply Chain Operations team on a max term contract covering parental leave (11 months) full time basis., based at South Brisbane. Please note this position is to start in January 2025.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant service standards within our purchase to pay process. We value innovation and are dedicated to adopting new ways of working and supporting process improvements to enhance Mater's services. As part of our collaborative and customer-focused team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement activities and work together towards delivering exceptional supply chain services. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team that embraces change and strives for excellence, apply today!

Salary range: $36.51 - $40.81 (MCA3) per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to process requirements.
• Support issue resolution, update and track purchase orders through Mater's system, providing necessary reports.
• Coordinate approvals and liaise with stakeholders for timely payment.
• Ensure compliance with Mater system requirements, provide feedback and support ongoing improvement activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers for seamless service delivery and timely goods/services delivery.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and a collaborative approach in supply chain operations.
• Contribute to team development activities and support the transition to a centralised delivery model.
• Actively participate in improving inventory service standards and sharing knowledge within the team.

About you

Ideally you will have a Diploma in Purchasing or equivalent is desirable, but not essential. You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience of working within purchasing, preferably in a large, complex organisation.
• Prior experience working in purchasing in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of a purchasing platform/s is essential.
• Demonstrated IT skills including the MS Office suite.
• Sound knowledge of the end-to-end procurement and purchasing process is desirable.
• Demonstrate initiative and be proactive in monitoring, distributing and communicating issues related to inventory and stock control.
• Must have an outcomes orientation and understanding of key performance standards of the role.
• Able to be organised in a dynamic operating environment, with the ability work as part of a team and independently as required.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to communicate outcomes to deliver client expectations.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

For more information regarding the role, please contact Colin at Colin.Jonas@mater.org.au

Applications close on 11th December 2024. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.